Cyberpunk 2077 Storms Past 40 Million Sales, a Stunning Comeback After Its Disastrous 2020 Launch
CD Projekt reports that Cyberpunk 2077 has surpassed 40 million sales following a significant surge in player activity.
📍 Aftermath
Cyberpunk 2077 reached 40 million copies sold following a surge in player counts that hit a three-year high. CD Projekt Red attributed this renewed interest to the influence of Edgerunners and Wuthering Waves. The company characterized the game's performance as a foundation for future projects within the universe.
Epilogue added 42d ago, after coverage quieted.
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CD Projekt has confirmed that lifetime sales for Cyberpunk 2077 have reached 40 million units. Concurrently, the game has recorded its highest Steam player peak in three years, a milestone attributed by the developer to the influence of the Edgerunners series and Wuthering Waves.
Coverage from IGN Africa, PC Gamer, OpenCritic, and GamesRadar+ highlights the studio's acknowledgment of these figures. Reports emphasize the developer's perspective on the game serving as a foundation for future projects within the franchise.
Future developments remain focused on the impact of the brand's expanded universe. Coverage does not yet specify how these sales figures or player counts will influence the timeline or scope of upcoming projects currently in development at CD Projekt.
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Sources (4)
- 'A Great Foundation for Our Upcoming Projects in This Universe' — CD Projekt Hails Cyberpunk 2077 as It Hits an Incredible 40 Million Copies Sold IGN Africa · 45d ago
- Cyberpunk 2077 has now sold more than 40 million copies, 'a testament to what CD Projekt does best' PC Gamer · 45d ago
- Cyberpunk's Player Count Just Hit A Three-Year High Thanks To Edgerunners Hype OpenCritic · 45d ago
- "Tons of new chooms": Cyberpunk 2077 hits highest Steam player peak in 3 years and CD Projekt Red is thanking Edgerunners and Wuthering Waves GamesRadar+ · 45d ago broke it first
The obvious questions
How many copies of Cyberpunk 2077 have been sold?
The game has reached 40 million copies sold.
What factors are being credited for the recent increase in player counts?
CD Projekt Red has cited the Edgerunners series and Wuthering Waves as contributors to the game's recent performance.
What is the status of the game's player count?
The title recently reached its highest Steam player peak in three years.
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